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161 Castlereagh Street
Mon. – Fri. 7:30am – 2:30pm
St James or Town Hall Station

Pablo and Rusty’s (CBD)

Where Coffee Is a Serious Affair

Pablo & Rusty’s cafe and roastery at 161 Castlereagh presso. All shows Pablo & Rusty’s confidence and experience
Street in the Sydney CBD seamlessly integrates with the in picking single-origin beans that pay respect to the farm
mid-block connection of Liberty Place, designed by FJC and region in which they were grown. Kombucha is also
Studio, offering a harmonious blend of modern architecture available on tap.
and urban connectivity. The menu features original dishes such as miso-but-
Located in the new green development by Grocon, a tered mushrooms, and truffled egg salad and bacon on a milk
bio-generator burns paper waste from surrounding office bun, the cafe’s popular take on a classic bacon and egg roll.
blocks to supply much of the energy used by the cafe. De- For those passionate about coffee DIY, beans, specialty teas
signed for the city hustle and bustle, Pablo & Rusty’s, or and brewing equipment are also on display and for sale.
161 for those in the know, is an industrial-chic cafe. The As the largest space of one of Sydney’s most well-
interiors were designed by Pablo & Rusty’s owner Saxon known coffee brands, Pablo & Rusty’s at 161 Castlereagh
Wright working in tandem with Giant Design. Raw brick, Street is virtually synonymous with the phrase “coffee
hanging greenery, honey-toned and recycled woods and a break” for office workers across the CBD. Wright got his
dedicated black coffee bar draw a steady crowd. start in Gordon in 2006 and has since grown the brand to
The cafe with brew bar and cupping roundtable. Cof- five locations in Sydney and one in Brisbane.
fee here is a serious affair and regular workshops hosted by Central to Pablo & Rusty’s at 161 Castlereagh Street,
coffee educators offer an opportunity to brush up on your and throughout the business, is an ongoing commitment,
bean knowledge. not only to great small-batch roasted coffee, but to doing
The Trailblazer blend is used here for espresso. Cold things as ethically as possible – from sourcing beans and
brew, batch brew, and draught coffee are also chalked up top grade tea from ethical suppliers, to using The Juggler
on the blackboard menu. The P&R Expedition Program bottle-free milk system to reduce waste.
offers some of the rarest and most interesting coffee on the You can also find P&R’s in Gordon, Lane Cove, Sydney
planet—three unique micro-lot coffees to be served on es- Olympic Park and Epping.

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